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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.
Item Details
PADP - Program Of Appliances For People With Disabilities
ILC Reference NO 91:24:009
Item sourced from ILC NSW database
Short Description
The Aids and Equipment Program is a NSW Government initiative to assist eligible residents of NSW, who have a life long or long term disability, to live and participate within their community by providing appropriate equipment, aids and appliances. The program is now run from a single statewide centre. (Nov 2010 some local PADP lodgement centres are in the process of moving to the central service.)
Price Guide
Approx Price: $0.00
Price Date: 19/11/2010
More Details
PADP provides the most cost effective clinically appropriate item of equipment including wheelchairs, shower chairs, continence aids, walking frames and communication devices. It also maintains and repairs PADP equipment.
Information on eligibility for the program, the range of equipment available, the lodgement of applications, mutual responsibilities and expectations, and steps for complaints and appeals is outlined in the Program of Appliances for Disabled People - NSW Health Policy on the Enable website.
Eligibility
* The disability must be of a permanent or long term nature
* The applicant must not be eligible to receive compensation for their disability or to receive equipment from another program
How do I apply?
Assessments and prescriptions will be carried out by local health care workers. They will advise you of the application process. You need to submit an application form to your local PADP office with a completed equipment prescription by a health care worker such as an occupational therapist or a nurse.
Is there a cost?
* There is a means test for people over 16 years of age. All children under 16 are eligible regardless of their parent's income
* The first $100 of the cost of the first item(s) supplied by PADP in any year will be payable by recipient.
People with a disability interested in seeking further information about the program should discuss their query with a health care provider, or contact their nearest Lodgement Centre (on the Enable website or phone Enable)
Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
ENABLENSW,
PARRAMATTA, NSW
REFER TO SUPPLIER LIST,
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